CASEY'S GENERAL STORES INC (CASY) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NASDAQ:CASY - US1475281036 - Common Stock
558.75 USD
+3.84 (+0.69%)
Taking everything into account, CASY scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. CASY was compared to 40 industry peers in the Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry. While CASY belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. CASY is valied quite expensively at the moment, while it does show a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year CASY was profitable.
In the past year CASY had a positive cash flow from operations.
CASY had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years CASY had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
CASY has a better Return On Assets (6.95%) than 77.50% of its industry peers.
With a decent Return On Equity value of 15.98%, CASY is doing good in the industry, outperforming 67.50% of the companies in the same industry.
CASY's Return On Invested Capital of 9.19% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CASY outperforms 75.00% of its industry peers.
CASY had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 9.59%. This is in line with the industry average of 8.47%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.95% | ||
| ROE | 15.98% | ||
| ROIC | 9.19% |
ROA(3y)7.36%
ROA(5y)7.06%
ROE(3y)16.34%
ROE(5y)16.08%
ROIC(3y)9.59%
ROIC(5y)9.24%
1.3 Margins
CASY has a better Profit Margin (3.54%) than 80.00% of its industry peers.
CASY's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Operating Margin of CASY (5.29%) is better than 87.50% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CASY has grown nicely.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 23.82%, CASY is in line with its industry, outperforming 50.00% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of CASY has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 5.29% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 3.54% | ||
| GM | 23.82% |
OM growth 3Y10.42%
OM growth 5Y3.74%
PM growth 3Y9.31%
PM growth 5Y3.57%
GM growth 3Y3.34%
GM growth 5Y0.14%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so CASY is still creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, CASY has more shares outstanding
CASY has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, CASY has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
CASY has an Altman-Z score of 5.53. This indicates that CASY is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of CASY (5.53) is better than 77.50% of its industry peers.
CASY has a debt to FCF ratio of 3.71. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as CASY would need 3.71 years to pay back of all of its debts.
CASY's Debt to FCF ratio of 3.71 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CASY outperforms 62.50% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.65 indicates that CASY is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
CASY's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.65 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. CASY outperforms 47.50% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.65 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.71 | ||
| Altman-Z | 5.53 |
ROIC/WACC1.12
WACC8.2%
2.3 Liquidity
CASY has a Current Ratio of 1.03. This is a normal value and indicates that CASY is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
CASY's Current ratio of 1.03 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. CASY is outperformed by 62.50% of its industry peers.
CASY has a Quick Ratio of 1.03. This is a bad value and indicates that CASY is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
CASY has a Quick ratio (0.61) which is in line with its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.03 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.61 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 13.39% over the past year.
CASY shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 15.57% yearly.
Looking at the last year, CASY shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 8.74% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, CASY shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 11.68% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)13.39%
EPS 3Y17.22%
EPS 5Y15.57%
EPS Q2Q%19.46%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)8.74%
Revenue growth 3Y7.16%
Revenue growth 5Y11.68%
Sales Q2Q%11.45%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, CASY will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 15.13% on average per year.
CASY is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 4.72% yearly.
EPS Next Y11.06%
EPS Next 2Y12.01%
EPS Next 3Y12.18%
EPS Next 5Y15.13%
Revenue Next Year9.42%
Revenue Next 2Y7.59%
Revenue Next 3Y6.64%
Revenue Next 5Y4.72%
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
CASY is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 35.86.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, CASY is valued a bit more expensive than 67.50% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of CASY to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.27), we can say CASY is valued slightly more expensively.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 30.42, the valuation of CASY can be described as expensive.
CASY's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of CASY to the average of the S&P500 Index (22.77), we can say CASY is valued slightly more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 35.86 | ||
| Fwd PE | 30.42 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, CASY is valued a bit more expensive than 67.50% of the companies in the same industry.
CASY's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 31.18 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 17.61 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
CASY has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as CASY's earnings are expected to grow with 12.18% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)3.24
PEG (5Y)2.3
EPS Next 2Y12.01%
EPS Next 3Y12.18%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a yearly dividend of 0.41%, CASY is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
CASY's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 2.00.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.38, CASY's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.41% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of CASY grows each year by 9.28%, which is quite nice.
CASY has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
CASY has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)9.28%
Div Incr Years25
Div Non Decr Years34
5.3 Sustainability
CASY pays out 12.95% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of CASY is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP12.95%
EPS Next 2Y12.01%
EPS Next 3Y12.18%
NASDAQ:CASY (9/16/2025, 3:05:59 PM)
558.75
+3.84 (+0.69%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Staples Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustryConsumer Staples Distribution & Retail
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners95.13%
Inst Owner Change-5.27%
Ins Owners0.51%
Ins Owner Change3.56%
Market Cap20.77B
Analysts82.86
Price Target573.94 (2.72%)
Short Float %2.24%
Short Ratio2.66
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.41% |
Yearly Dividend1.95
Dividend Growth(5Y)9.28%
DP12.95%
Div Incr Years25
Div Non Decr Years34
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)22.49%
Min EPS beat(2)12.74%
Max EPS beat(2)32.23%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)17.39%
Min EPS beat(4)10.74%
Max EPS beat(4)32.23%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)15.46%
EPS beat(12)11
Avg EPS beat(12)14.53%
EPS beat(16)13
Avg EPS beat(16)11.55%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.01%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.36%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.38%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.22%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.71%
Max Revenue beat(4)2.81%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.52%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.89%
Revenue beat(16)4
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.66%
PT rev (1m)5.07%
PT rev (3m)23.04%
EPS NQ rev (1m)1.6%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0.05%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.02%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.04%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.26%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.3%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.01%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.76%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 35.86 | ||
| Fwd PE | 30.42 | ||
| P/S | 1.27 | ||
| P/FCF | 31.18 | ||
| P/OCF | 17.58 | ||
| P/B | 5.71 | ||
| P/tB | 8.68 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 17.61 |
EPS(TTM)15.58
EY2.79%
EPS(NY)18.37
Fwd EY3.29%
FCF(TTM)17.92
FCFY3.21%
OCF(TTM)31.79
OCFY5.69%
SpS441.37
BVpS97.92
TBVpS64.41
PEG (NY)3.24
PEG (5Y)2.3
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.95% | ||
| ROE | 15.98% | ||
| ROCE | 12% | ||
| ROIC | 9.19% | ||
| ROICexc | 9.81% | ||
| ROICexgc | 12.02% | ||
| OM | 5.29% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 3.54% | ||
| GM | 23.82% | ||
| FCFM | 4.06% |
ROA(3y)7.36%
ROA(5y)7.06%
ROE(3y)16.34%
ROE(5y)16.08%
ROIC(3y)9.59%
ROIC(5y)9.24%
ROICexc(3y)10.13%
ROICexc(5y)9.8%
ROICexgc(3y)12.06%
ROICexgc(5y)11.37%
ROCE(3y)12.52%
ROCE(5y)12.06%
ROICexcg growth 3Y4.56%
ROICexcg growth 5Y1.14%
ROICexc growth 3Y2.77%
ROICexc growth 5Y-2.09%
OM growth 3Y10.42%
OM growth 5Y3.74%
PM growth 3Y9.31%
PM growth 5Y3.57%
GM growth 3Y3.34%
GM growth 5Y0.14%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover1.96
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.65 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.71 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.85 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 123.32% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 3.14% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 8.54 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 91.91% | ||
| Profit Quality | 114.53% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.03 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.61 | ||
| Altman-Z | 5.53 |
F-Score6
WACC8.2%
ROIC/WACC1.12
Cap/Depr(3y)142.29%
Cap/Depr(5y)140.17%
Cap/Sales(3y)3.28%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.49%
Profit Quality(3y)90.52%
Profit Quality(5y)104.68%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)13.39%
EPS 3Y17.22%
EPS 5Y15.57%
EPS Q2Q%19.46%
EPS Next Y11.06%
EPS Next 2Y12.01%
EPS Next 3Y12.18%
EPS Next 5Y15.13%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)8.74%
Revenue growth 3Y7.16%
Revenue growth 5Y11.68%
Sales Q2Q%11.45%
Revenue Next Year9.42%
Revenue Next 2Y7.59%
Revenue Next 3Y6.64%
Revenue Next 5Y4.72%
EBIT growth 1Y17.92%
EBIT growth 3Y18.33%
EBIT growth 5Y15.86%
EBIT Next Year75.55%
EBIT Next 3Y27.78%
EBIT Next 5Y19.13%
FCF growth 1Y79.33%
FCF growth 3Y8.15%
FCF growth 5Y55.02%
OCF growth 1Y41.56%
OCF growth 3Y11.42%
OCF growth 5Y16.69%